30+ Years
Professional experience spanning freelance, agency, and in-house web development.
1996–Present
Continuous practical work delivering websites, web apps, database systems, and long-term client support.
Full-Stack
Front-end, back-end, database, SEO, hosting, and implementation strategy in one workflow.
Agency-Tested
Hands-on experience supporting agencies, business clients, and production web environments.
Web Design & UX
Responsive, conversion-focused layouts built to communicate value clearly and perform across all devices.
Custom Development
PHP, MySQL, and LAMP stack solutions tailored to real business workflows, data needs, and long-term growth.
SEO & Technical Structure
Search-friendly architecture, metadata strategy, performance improvements, and clean semantic markup.
Maintenance & Support
Reliable updates, troubleshooting, hosting guidance, and long-term technical partnership after launch.
Why Businesses Hire Me
I started as a web designer and front-end programmer, was formally trained as a back-end developer working with Classic ASP and MS SQL, then expanded into ColdFusion, MySQL, C#, .NET, and ASP.NET, all while focusing on modern LAMP stack development. Subsequently, I gained practical depth across both legacy and modern web systems.
Core Competencies
- Full-Stack Web Development
- 30+ years building websites and custom web applications across multiple technology generations
- Modern front-end development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, and jQuery
- Database Engineering
- Database design, normalization, maintenance, and optimization using MySQL and MS SQL
- Practical experience aligning data structure with real application needs
- System Architecture
- End-to-end solution planning from concept and scope through launch and maintenance
- Secure, scalable application development with business-focused implementation
- UI / UX & Front-End Execution
- Conversion-aware visual design backed by hands-on implementation
- Accessible, semantic, and mobile-conscious development practices
- Client & Project Leadership
- Requirements gathering, proposal writing, quoting, and project management
- Direct collaboration with clients, agencies, and remote team members
- Technology Evolution
- Classic ASP & MS SQL → ColdFusion & MySQL → PHP & LAMP stack
- Legacy system understanding combined with modern development standards
Selected Work History
The roles below show where I applied my skills professionally. Repeated capabilities such as full-stack development, database design, and client-facing execution have been grouped above so the timeline stays focused on context, environment, and contribution.
Project Manager • Full-Stack Web Developer
1996 – Present
- Delivered full-cycle website and web application development for business clients across multiple industries
- Built and maintained custom PHP/MySQL and LAMP-based systems, while also supporting legacy technologies when required
- Managed discovery, quoting, client communication, and long-term digital strategy execution
- Developed modern websites using WordPress, Kadence blocks, LAMP tooling, and JavaScript-based workflows
- Collaborated remotely with development team members in active production environments
- Maintained and modernized ColdFusion and MS SQL-based websites and publishing systems
- Converted legacy layouts into responsive HTML5/CSS3 front-end structures and resolved tracked production issues
- Configured and extended WordPress themes and plugins for agency clients
- Built custom website templates using PHP, HTML, CSS, and jQuery, while supporting hosting and DNS-related implementation work
- Programmed ColdFusion functionality for web applications and online stores
- Worked with remote team members to support ongoing client delivery
Mars Hill Group (closed)
Full-Stack Web Developer
2004 – 2008
- Developed websites and web applications using ColdFusion, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and MS SQL
- Integrated e-commerce and payment services including Moneris, Beanstream, and PayPal
- Supported design production using Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Flash-era workflows
Education
My formal education strengthened my back-end and programming foundation, while decades of practical work expanded that base into full-stack web delivery, database development, and business-focused implementation.
Full-Stack Web Developer Diploma
Completed 2021 • Winnipeg, Manitoba
- 96% average across Java, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript studies
Programmer Analyst / Web Developer Diploma
Completed 2002 • Winnipeg, Manitoba
- 88% average across HTML, CSS, ASP, ADO, VB6, VBScript, and SQL Server coursework
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About My Web Design and Development Services
If you are evaluating a developer for a business website, custom web application, or database-driven project,
these answers cover the most common questions about my background, services, and technical focus.
Who is Sean Roberts?
Sean Roberts is a Winnipeg web designer and full-stack developer with more than 30 years of practical experience building websites, custom web applications, and database-driven business solutions.
What types of web development services do you provide?
I provide full-stack web development, responsive front-end development, PHP and MySQL programming, database design, SEO-conscious website development, and custom business web application development.
Do you work with both front-end and back-end technologies?
Yes. I work across both front-end and back-end development, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, and LAMP-based application architecture.
Are you based in Winnipeg, Manitoba?
Yes. I am based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and provide website and web application development services for local businesses as well as remote clients.
Can you help with custom web applications and databases?
Yes. I develop custom web applications and database-driven systems designed for real business use, including secure functionality, scalable architecture, and practical long-term maintainability.
Ready to Talk?
If you need a business website, a custom PHP/MySQL solution, or a developer who understands both design and systems, I can help. I offer practical guidance, clear quotes, and direct communication.